Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D., attended and delivered opening remarks as the Head of the Center for Transportation and Logistics Studies (PUSTRAL) UGM at a webinar titled “Modern Project Management in Transportation Infrastructure Development.” The event was organized by PUSTRAL UGM and held online via Zoom Meeting, with a live broadcast on PUSTRAL UGM’s YouTube channel.

In his remarks, Ir. Ikaputra emphasized that transportation infrastructure development serves as the backbone of economic growth and equitable regional development. Projects such as toll roads, railways, ports, and airports not only enhance interregional connectivity but also help reduce logistics costs and promote the tourism sector. Given the complexity of infrastructure projects, an innovative, integrated, and efficient project management approach is essential. read more

Yogyakarta, March 3, 2025 – The Urban and Regional Planning Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PWK UGM) held another guest lecture as part of the Data Analysis Methods and Techniques course. The lecture, titled Spatial Analysis for Planning, featured Firman Afrianto, S.T., M.T.—a practitioner and consultant in urban and regional planning from PT Sagamartha Ultima—as the main speaker.

The event took place at SGLC Room 5B2 and was opened by the course instructor, Isti Hidayati, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., who also gave an introduction highlighting the importance of spatial analysis in modern urban planning. The lecture aimed to provide students with deeper insight into the concepts and techniques of spatial analysis and its application in data-driven planning. read more

On February 19–20, 2025, Dewi Afiliyani (PWK UGM 2021) had the remarkable opportunity to be part of the expert team in the international accreditation process conducted by ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics) for the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs in Urban and Regional Planning (PWK) at Universitas Brawijaya.

During the assessment, Dewi Afiliyani actively participated in discussions and evaluations alongside the international assessor team, which included academics and professionals from both Germany and Indonesia. The assessment was carried out by experts from renowned institutions, including: read more

The Ecobreeze Team won 1st place in the Paper Competition SIGMA 2025, organized by the SEG & HAGI Student Chapter of Universitas Padjadjaran on February 22, 2025. The team consists of Ilkarizia Etro Candra Gabesya (KPJ 2023), Mulky Djati Sabila (KPJ 2023), and Zuhud Ahnaf Fauzi (PWK 2022).

In this competition, the Ecobreeze Team presented a scientific paper titled “ECOBREEZE: An Adaptive, Educational, and Constructive Spatial Technology Program Based on Land Surface Temperature for Reducing Air Conditioning in Urban Heat Islands as a Representation of SDGs 11 and 13 in Surabaya.” This research highlights the impact of Urban Heat Island (UHI) in urban areas and offers a Land Surface Temperature (LST)-based solution to reduce dependence on air conditioning (AC). Through this approach, their research supports the achievement of SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDGs 13 (Climate Action). read more

A team of alumni from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully earned an Honorable Mention in the EPOCH45 International Planning Competition, a multidisciplinary competition for students and young professionals in spatial planning for Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN). The competition was organized in collaboration between Diponegoro University and MARS Architects, aiming to find innovative solutions for urban and landscape development in the next phase of IKN’s construction. The award announcement took place on March 18, 2025, at Erasmus Huis, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Jakarta. read more

On Thursday, December 11, 2024, the Closed Thesis Examination of Ade Nurma Prasetyo was conducted for the thesis titled “Performance Analysis of Balconies as Shading on Cooling Energy and Visual Comfort in Vertical Residential Buildings in Jakarta.” This thesis addresses the issue of sustainable development goals (SDG 11): sustainable cities and communities.

The Closed Examination took place in Room K1, 3rd Floor, Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FT UGM) and was attended by Dr. Eng. Agus Hariyadi, S.T., M.Sc. (Examiner), Ir. Jatmika Adi Suryabrata, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Examiner 1), and Ir. Sentagi Sesotya Utami, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU. (Examiner 2). read more

Dr. Ir. Arif Kusumawanto, M.T., IPU., a lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), recently published a scientific paper titled “Simulation Model of Green Open Space on Microclimate Performance in Tropical Coastal Area”. This Scopus-indexed research aims to simulate scenarios of green open space to mitigate heating and improve microclimate performance. The study aligns with SDGs number 11, which focuses on sustainable cities and communities.

The research involves collaboration with academics from various institutions, including: read more

Yogyakarta, 7 February 2025 – Dr. Sonia Roitman, an Associate Professor in Development Planning at the University of Queensland, recently visited Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) to share her insights on Indonesian Planning in Southern Planning Context, especially her insight on urban inequalities and housing policies. The event brought together UGM students, Paguyuban Kalijawi, and ARKOM, sparking a lively discussion about the unique and complex challenges and opportunities in urban development, particularly in Indonesia. read more

Yogyakarta, February 11, 2025 – The Urban and Regional Planning Study Program (PWK) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a public lecture titled Indonesian Cities: An Introduction for the General Public. The event featured Marco Kusumawijaya, the founder and senior advisor of Rujak Center for Urban Studies, as the main speaker. This lecture was part of the Community Development course and was open to both students and the general public.

The public lecture took place in Room K1, second floor, Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering UGM. The event was opened by Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D., and accompanied by Widyasari Her Nugrahandika, S.T., M.Sc., the course instructor. read more

Yogyakarta, March 2025 – Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D. has been invited to serve as a member of the Regional Independent Evaluation Team (TPID) for the 2025 Reka Cipta Bhakti Nugraha Award. The Reka Cipta Bhakti Nugraha Award is a form of appreciation for the performance of regency/municipal governments in preparing and implementing high-quality, innovative, and impactful regional development planning documents. The award is initiated by the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (Bapperida) of the Regional Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, with the aim of encouraging improved development planning practices and the replication of best practices across regions. read more